Monty Python’s Final Episode Airs on BBC

On December 5, 1974

The final episode of Monty Python aired, which disbanded due to one member who lost interest and another who struggled with alcoholism.

This Day in History - December 5

1776

The first fraternity in the US was founded at William and Mary College: Phi Beta Kappa.

2018

In the Global Carbon Project, it was reported that CO2 emissions reached an all-time high (up 2.7%) driven by coal use in China and the consumption of oil.

1792

George Washington was re-elected as the US President.

2016

Malta became the first European country to ban gay conversion therapy.

2014

NASA successfully launched Exploration Flight Test 1 to test the Orion crew module.

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